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🇵🇰 Pakistan International Airlines (PIA): From Pride of the Nation to Privatization. Introduction For decades, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) symbolized national pride, aviation excellence, and global connectivity. Once ranked among the world’s leading airlines, PIA today stands at a crossroads—burdened by debt, operational challenges, and a controversial privatization process that has drawn nationwide attention. This article traces PIA’s journey from its historic beginnings to its current status , including fleet strength, route network, financial position, and the privatization process involving the Arif Habib Group —with accurate, verified information . ✈️ Historical Background Foundation PIA traces its roots to Orient Airways , founded in 1946 Became Pakistan International Airlines in 1955 PIA was Asia’s first airline to operate a jet aircraft (Boeing 707) in 1960 Golden Era (1960s–1980s) During this period: PIA was a global aviation trendsetter Helped establish airlin...